Australians have developed some nifty inventions over the years, some of which have been adopted across the world. Celebrating our innovation and creativity, Bright Ideas features five of Australia’s best-known inventions.
Released in partnership with newsXpress, the fourth reveal from the collection includes the Baby Safety Capsule!
Design 4: Baby Safety Capsule
Paving the way in safe baby transportation was the Safe-n-Sound Baby Safety Capsule invented by Adelaide duo Bill Bowtell and Bob Heath of Rainsfords (now Britax) and Colin Nagel. Seatbelts became compulsory in the 1970s, however protection, for perhaps our most vulnerable passengers, took a little longer. Now, millions of infants across Australia, and the world, have safer journeys thanks to this essential invention.
Read more about the Australian invention that helped protect generations here.
This coin will be available as part of our Bright Ideas collection, launching 8 October 2026.
Stay tuned for our last design reveal tomorrow from 2pm.
Check Your Change
Check your change at participating newsXpress stores to find the special $2 coin, showcasing all five inventions on one coin from 8 October.
Availability
From Thursday 8 October 2026 08:30am (AEDT):
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Mint Contact Centre (1300 652 020)
Mint Shop
Participating newsXpress Stores
Want to see more designs?
Discover design 1: Stump Jump Plough
Discover design 2: Black Box Flight Recorder
Discover design 3: Jaffle Maker